Live Sports — Pubs in Glasgow

Eala Bhán

1534 Pollockshaws Road, Glasgow G43 1RF

A welcome pub in Shawlands, that operates as a cafe bar offering coffee and cakes as well as beer and with a separate restaurant. The pub is an unusual shape divided into various spaces which can afford privacy if needed. Easy reach to both Shawlands and Pollokshaws West rail stations.

Aragon

131 Byres Road, Glasgow G12 8TT

A small, popular L-shaped pub frequented by locals and others seeking a welcome relief from the trendy West End bustle. Popular sports events can be seen on the large TV screens.

Bon Accord

153 North St, Glasgow G3 7DA

One of the pioneers of the real ale scene in Glasgow, the Bon has long been known for its commitment to good beer. In 2017 it celebrated featuring 20 consecutive years in the Good Beer Guide and would have had many more years if not for a fallow period when it fell into the hands of a big brewer. As well as providing real ale the present owner is passionate about malt whisky, as well as stocking 400 varieties on the bar there is a whisky club and an online shop, ask for the list of those available. At the back of the pub there is seating area for dining as well as hosting quiz, poker and live music nights.

Clockwork Beer Co

1153-1155 Cathcart Road, Glasgow G42 9HB

Reopened in September 2020 after an extensive refurbishment. Ideally located for events at Hampden Park and with great public transport links and a car park. Busy when there are football matches or other events at nearby Hampden Park, it is also popular for watching live sport on the several screens dotted about the pub. In addition to a range of house beers from Tryst there is a selection of guest ales from local breweries and further afield. Food is served all day throughout and there is a restaurant area with table service.

Coopers

499 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 8EL

A large bar with plenty of seating. Food is available all day and sports can be viewed on the TV's. It is popular with locals and students. The beer comes from the Greene King range.

Crystal Palace

36 Jamaica Street, Glasgow G1 4QD

Inspired by London's Crystal Palace, this Wetherspoon pub is in a Victorian iron-framed former furniture house, close to Central Station. There are two bars, one on each floor, offering different guest beers. The ground floor is slightly larger with two raised areas at the far side and a more private area behind the stairs. Upstairs is a large hall with basic tables and charis. The original lift remains operational, and serves all floors.

Curlers Rest

256-260 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8SH

Currently a large open plan pub spreading over two floors that has been changed and renovated many times over the years from when it was originally a conversion from two 18th century cottages. There has traditionally been a pub on this site taking its name from a well known curling pond. The real ales are complemented by a selection of world beers, there is a more limited range served in the upstairs bar with its open fire.

Esquire House

1487 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 0AU

A compact Wetherspoon, built in the mid-1990's in what was once a dry area of the city and replacing a function suite of the same name. The pub caters for a mostly local clientele, with TV screens showing racing and football, and the community atmosphere is enhanced by the Monday quiz night. Meet the brewer events are held every six weeks. Alcohol is available from 11am.

Gallus

80 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G11 6NX

Gallus is a large,lively open plan pub, there is a raised seating area round the bar at the front leading onto a games room with a pool table. There are regular quiz and poker nights and frequent music events. There are usually two guest ales available from a range of generally Scottish breweries

Granary

10 Kilmarnock Road, Glasgow G41 3NH

The Granary was historically a hub for tram cars until 1962. The walls are still adorned with the metal rosettes that carried the electric cables that powered the trams. Nearby is Queen's Park, the oldest park on the south side of the city, and the imposing Langside Halls. The halls were originally built in 1847 in Queen Street as The National Bank of Scotland and later moved to their present site stone by stone. Real ale was discontinued following a refurbishment in April 2019.

Hootenanny

40 Howard Street, Glasgow G1 4EE

Horse Shoe

17 - 19 Drury Street, Glasgow G2 5AE

Down a small side street near Central station. Identified by CAMRA as having a nationally important historic interior, this pub has the longest continuous bar in Scotland at 104 feet 3 inches. The horseshoe theme is continued from the shape of the bar to the bespoke mirrors and other artefacts. Note the mosaic floor, carved wooden wall panelling, painted tiles and illuminated stained glass ceiling area. Other interesting features include the large wooden casks on the gantry which once dispensed the pub's own brand of whisky and the recurring "JYW" motif of one of the previous owners. Two guests from all over Britain augment the regular ales. Good value food in the bar and upstairs lounge/diner.

Crafty Pig

508 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 8EL

The Crafty Pig is an American Style "Brewhouse" (although please note they do not brew their own beer) focusing on craft beers and BBQ food. There is an interested selection of bottled beers available.

Jacksons

95-97 Cambridge Street, Glasgow G3 6RU

Not far from Sauchiehall Street and handily placed for the Cowcaddens subway stop (and resulting bar "Clockwork Orange" pub crawl) this two-room bar provides the opportunity to watch sport on TV or enjoy a reasonably priced meal. Cask ale ceased to be available in 2018.

Old Smiddy

131 Old Castle Road, Glasgow G44 5TJ

Old, completely renovated pub in the middle of the community in Cathcart. Good value meals are served all day.

Pot Still

154 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 2TH

Near both main rail stations and major bus routes, this classic city centre split-level bar is one of Scotland's leading whisky pubs with a collection of around 750 malts – happily they take pride in their beer too. Very popular and often extremely busy. Four handpumps offer Scottish beers, some not often seen in Glasgow. Listening to the staff describe the virtues of various drams to appreciative visitors is an education, and landlord Frank’s beard is a tourist attraction in its own right. Should you ever tire of real ale and whisky, there is also a fridge of rare Franconian lagers. Food of the “pie and beans” school is available during the day – it’s finding a free table to eat it at that may be an issue. A mezzanine level provides a degree of seclusion for whisky tastings.

Connolly's

45 Bell Street, Glasgow G1 1NX

An Irish themed bar with modern Victorian interior and tall windows looking into the busy Merchant City. Various food offers are available as is live sports.

Zinfandel Gastro Bar

69 Nithsdale Road, Glasgow G41 2AJ

Reopened in February 2020 with 10 beers including two real ales and a large food menu that specalises in Croatian food. Live music on Saturdays.

State Bar

148 Holland Street, Glasgow G2 4NG

Regular winner of Glasgow CAMRAs pub of the year, this is a popular and welcoming bar in the Charing Cross/Sauchiehall Street area, handy for restaurants and entertainment venues. Besides the regular beers from Oakham, there are several guests, coming from all over Britain, but often featuring Scottish breweries, including Fyne Ales and Williams Brothers. As a member of the Oakham Ales Oakademy of excellence, the infamous Green Devil is often available. Food is available at lunchtimes only and the State features blues in the public bar on a Tuesday night and comedy in the downstairs room on a Saturday.

Station Bar

55 Port Dundas Street, Glasgow G4 0HF

A well loved pub in Cowcaddens with some interesting glass decoration in the interior. A variety of seating is available. Formerly known for its real ale but this ceased in 2021.

Tennent's

191 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8TN

One of Glasgow's oldest pubs dating from 1884 which still retains some of its Victorian finery with tall columns supporting the high ceilings. Mitchell & Butlers decided to keep it the way it was after the regulars objected to proposed changes, however, a more recent refurbishment has led to the pub being more open plan and food oriented. The pub is situated on the West End's main street near to Glasgow University and is often very busy. Food is served all day and sports are shown on several large TVs.

Bank Cafe Bar

443 Clarkston Road, Glasgow G44 3LL

The TSB building (which The Bank Cafe now is) in Muirend was designed by Scottish architects Paterson & Stoddart in 1927. The glass roof over the original banking hall can be compared to the more elaborate dome of the former Savings Bank in Ingram Street in Glasgow's city centre. The main bar and seating area is at ground level and there is a raised area at the back and a small upper floor which can be booked for functions. The typical food is nachos and burgers.

Toby Jug

97 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 6LL

Close to Glasgow central station. Live sport shown. Pub food. Frequented by both locals and travellers.

Dram!

232 Woodlands Road, Glasgow G3 6ND

Quirky pub using re-cycled furniture and fittings arranged in four distinct areas. The main bar is in the second section up with a room leading down which is often used for functions and events. The sections leading up provide table seating for just socialising or enjoying the meals which feature slow cooked BBQ dishes. The real ales come from small breweries which are mostly based near Glasgow.

Merchant

134-136 West George Street, Glasgow G2 2HG

This large bar spread over two floors is convenient for both bus and train. Meals available throughout the day. The beers are generally from regional breweries. This pub is popular with sports fans as major sports events are shown on TV’s throughout the bar. This bar is lively and popular with a younger crowd on weekend evenings with DJ’s playing regularly.

Deoch an Dorus

427-429 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G11 6DD

Traditional corner bar.

Inn Deep

445 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 8HH

Below Great Western Road on the banks of the River Kelvin, Inn Deep is set in the arches of an old railway station. The middle arch houses the bar, which stocks three guest cask ales, sourced nationally and usually including a William Brothers option. There is an extensive range of keg beers. The pub offers good food and hosts regular poetry nights as well as occasional music sessions. The outdoor seating beside the river and in the adjacent arch is handy for the many passing walkers and cyclists.

Beechwood

156 - 164 Ardmay Crescent, Glasgow G44 4PP

Located close to Hampden and the Toryglen Regional Football centre.

Palais Bar

380 Duke Street, Glasgow G31 1DN

Neighbourhood local named after former dance hall.

Loks Bar & Kitchen

16 Newlandsfield Road, Glasgow G43 2XR

A restaurant (with public bar) situated next to Pollok FC, a local Junior Football Team. It is the sister pub to the well-like Allison Arms. There is an extensive food menu and the interior has been upgraded to a high standard. Real ale was available briefly in the past but this ceased in 2015. A limited but interesting selection of Scottish and German beer is available in their fridge.

Village Hotel

7 Festival Gate, Pacific Quay, Glasgow G51 1DB

The Public House is a self contained bar within a modern hotel. The bar serves pub grub with comfortable seats and big screens.

Rosevale Tavern

483 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G11 6EJ

Traditional corner tenement pub that has long been part of the local community. The long bar is divided up by small partitions, seating is provided by padded benches and booth along the walls. Real ale is not always available, it might be advisable to check before a visit.

Strathduie Bar

5 Blackfriars Street, Glasgow G1 1PG

The pub offers two rooms, one a busy bar with darts to the side of the bar and comfortable seating and the other a slightly larger lounge. The manager is Polish. The pub does not sell real ale, at the moment. Tyskie in bottles is available.

Hall

457 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3LG

Recently refurbished large open bar. It is divided into several distinct areas including one for games and another with power points built into benches There is a Craft and Cocktail Happy Hour from Tuesday to Thursday. There is a DJ on Friday and Saturday evenings, an open mike night on Sundays and a smartphone quiz on Mondays.

Tolbooth

11 Saltmarket, Glasgow G1 5NA

Old Glasgow pub by Glasgow Cross that was once the flagship of the Strathalbyn Brewery, now an Irish theme pub

Machair

372 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9HT

Opened in October 2016, and refurbished in April 2019, this bar specialises in "Scottish street food" and a range of cask, kegged, bottled and canned speciality beers. Most of the keg craft beers are keykeg and often feature ones from newer Glasgow breweries. Check chalkboard for current real ale on sale. The Machair is dog friendly. and has a large seating area on the pavement outside. It is handily located between Inn Deep and Wintersgills on Great Western Road and easily accessible via bus or underground.

Bar Home

80 Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1NY

A stylish and sophisticated bar set in the Merchant City area of Glasgow. Extensive food menu and resident DJs are a feature. Regularly changing craft beers are on offer.

Lovat

2560-2562 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G14 0PT

A Local community pub situated on the boundary of Glasgow and Clydebank.

Park Lane

29 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 6AE

Small tenement pub offering regular karaoke nights.

Tavern Bar

194 Tollcross Road, Glasgow G31 4UZ

Community pub.

Drum Bar

1071 Shettleston Road, Glasgow G32 7PE

Local pub.

Strathspey Bar

1106 Tollcross Road, Glasgow G32 8UN

Community pub.

Princess Bar

126 Smithycroft Road, Glasgow G33 2RQ

Community pub with pool and sports TV in the bar, with meals served in the Lounge

Howgait

100 St James Road, Glasgow G4 0PS

Modern lounge-bar with leather sofas, exposed brickwork and beer garden, plus menu including pizzas.

Park Bar

442 Paisley Road West, Glasgow G51 1BE

District Bar

252 Paisley Road West, Glasgow G51 1BS

Sports bar.

Kelvin Dock

1718 Maryhill Road, Glasgow G20 0HF

Long established pub close to a dock on the Forth & Clyde canal.

Lock 27

1100 Crow Road, Glasgow G13 1JT

Canal-side pub featuring food and sports TV.

Shevlanes

151 Springburn Way, Glasgow G21 1DT

Traditional bar with Karaoke and occasional live music.

Wintersgills

226 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9EJ

Large local on the Great Western Road strip which aims to please a wide range of customer types. Real ale was introduced to the beer menu towards the end of 2019.